Executive Chef - Soho Farmhouse

sohohouseco; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

House Membership

50% off Food & Drink

Staff Room Rate

Private Health & Dental Care

Life Assurance

Birthday Off

Staff discounts on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity days (paid)

Job summary

Soho House seeks an Executive Chef to plan, organize and lead the Kitchen Department in line with company standards. The role involves hands-on leadership on the line and managing expo and ticket times, while maintaining cost controls and high food safety standards.

You will be responsible for budgeting in collaboration with the General Manager, developing seasonal menus and mentoring staff. A strong business acumen and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires culinary training and leadership experience in fast-paced hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to manage large kitchen teams and multi-section operations.
• Strong business acumen with P&L oversight and control of food costs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and lead the Kitchen Department in line with company standards.
• Be hands-on on the line, managing expo and service timing.
• Develop menus, maintain recipes and ensure food safety, quality and cost targets.
• Oversee budgeting in collaboration with leadership and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu development

Education

Culinary training

Job description

The Role...

At Soho House, the Executive Chef is responsible for planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department according to company, local and regional policies as well as standards. The Executive Chef is involved in all facets of the business but is extremely operational and not adverse to being on the line and managing expo and ticket times. In this role, the Executive Chef encompasses strong business acumen works well under pressure and in demanding fast-paced environments. Responsible for preparing and maintaining the kitchen budget in conjunction with the General Manager and Head Chefs, as well as assuring the highest standards for health, sanitation and safety standards necessary in food handling and overall cleanliness.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Every House Membership
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Life Assurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you're seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties...

• Influential leader and operational Chef with proven experience that delivers effective and efficient Culinary Programs, team management and profit driving dining experience(s)
• Oversee Back of House (BOH) operation (Pastry, Production, Pizza, Pasta and Specialty Cooks) team including but not limited to recruitment, on-boarding, training, payroll and disciplinary procedures. As well as staff performance, conducting appraisals and strategize with leadership to assess staff performance and development while maintaining professional relationships
• Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, worker's comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards as applicable
• Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists that support anticipated business levels, production, a-la-carte orders, special request, events, dietary restrictions and ensure team follows proper allergy procedure
• Responsible for educating and training staff on safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
• Create, implement and enforce process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest-level of standards, food quality, COGS and minimized margins to increase profits without sacrificing taste or member / guest experience
• Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness and food safety
• Ensure teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
• Collaborate with Marketing/Events department on menu creation, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product delivery.
• Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards

What we are looking for...

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in similar capacity
• Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
• Experienced managing P&L's, labour, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously